Zebra danio

Danio rerio

Illustration of zebra danio

The zebra danio (Danio rerio) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 2 inches and spends its time near the surface. Keep at least 6 together, in a tank of 10 gallons or more, at 65–77°F and pH 6.5–7.5.

10 galsmallest tank
2″adult size
65–77°Ftemperature
6.5–7.5pH
6+group size
Peacefultemperament
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Good tankmates

Avoid

  • ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
  • ✕Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Zebra danio.
  • ✕German blue ram: Zebra danio and German blue ram need different temperatures (65–77°F vs 78–85°F).
  • ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
  • ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
  • ✕Pea puffer: Pea puffer is aggressive and best kept alone.

From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.